Israeli Jets Strike Hamas Terrorists in Gaza UN School

Israeli jets targeted Hamas terrorists using a UN school in Nuseirat, Gaza. The strike comes amid ongoing criticism of the UNRWA's alleged ties to Hamas, with Israeli forces accusing the agency of aiding terrorist activities. The incident underscores the complex humanitarian and political dynamics in the region.

On Sunday, Israeli jets struck several Hamas terrorists who were using a United Nations school in Nuseirat, Gaza, confirmed the Israel Defense Forces. The terrorists had purportedly used the Abu Oraiban School as a hideout and a base for launching attacks on Israeli soldiers.

The Israeli army accused Hamas of systematically violating international law by exploiting civilian structures and using populations as human shields for terror attacks. Measures were taken to reduce collateral damage, including the use of precision munitions and advanced intelligence.

The UNRWA-operated Abu Oraiban School has been a subject of controversy, with Israeli officials proposing to strip the agency of its authority in Gaza. This follows allegations of the agency's staff participating in Hamas's attacks. Recently, Israel's largest bank froze UNRWA's account over suspicious financial activities.

Israeli forces uncovered a Hamas complex under UNRWA's Gaza headquarters and found it connected to the agency's electricity system. Following these discoveries, over 100 survivors of Hamas attacks filed a $1 billion lawsuit against UNRWA, accusing it of aiding Hamas.

In May, UNRWA was ordered to vacate its Jerusalem offices due to lease violations. Israeli officials argue that Palestinian refugees should be managed by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, like other global refugees. The tensions continue amid a backdrop of deadly Hamas attacks now believed to have killed 1,200 people and taken 252 hostages on October 7.

(With inputs from agencies.)